Who was Mary Stewart?

Mary Stewart (1453–1488) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Clydesdale, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary of Scotland Stewart 1453–1488

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 May 1453 · Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Died 16 May 1488 · Clydesdale, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father James King Of Scotland Bruce Ii

Mother Mary Guelders

Spouse Sir James Hamilton 1St Lord Hamilton I

Children Hon Lady Elizabeth Hamiliton 11Th Countess Of Lennox, James Hamilton Iii

Siblings Alexander Stewart, Princess Margaret Stewart Of Scotland

Records

Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index UK and Ireland, Find a …

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Researchers connected through Mary Stewart 1453–1488

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Immediate Family

Parents

James King Of Scotland Bruce Ii

Mary Guelders

Spouse(s)

Sir James Hamilton 1St Lord Hamilton I

Children

Hon Lady Elizabeth Hamiliton 11Th Countess Of Lennox

James Hamilton Iii

Biography

In 1453, Mary of Scotland Stewart entered the world in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to james king of scotland bruce ii and mary guelders. Mary of Scotland Stewart married sir james hamilton 1st lord hamilton i, and had children including hon lady elizabeth hamiliton 11th countess of lennox, james hamilton iii. Mary of Scotland Stewart passed away in 1488 in Clydesdale, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
3

Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1453

Birth of Mary of Scotland Stewart in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Birth

1488

Death of Mary of Scotland Stewart in Clydesdale, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Dublin, Ireland (1000) to Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1453) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Stewart (1453–1488) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Clydesdale, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.